Our Courses!
Hefer Construction is accredited by the Agri-SETA and has developed a practical hydroponic learning course. This is an intense learning school with 2 day and 1 week courses where everything needed to know to run a successful hydroponic business is taught and practiced. An instruction manual has been developed with detailed information on the following:
- Plant growth.
- Definition, advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics.
- Planning of a production unit.
- Tunnel structures.
- Site- preparation.
- Tunnel erection and tunnel drainage.
- Irrigation and climate control.
- Preparation after tunnel-erection.
- Growth instructions for tomato, cucumber and pepper production.
- Plant pests and diseases and how to control them.
- Harvesting and packing.
- Marketing.
For the students of the hydroponic course we have a luxurious, fully furnished guesthouse. For more information please